Scientific Method Vocab

Front

Asking questions and searching for answers

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inquiry

Front

Organized methods to answer questions and solve problems: experiments, observations, surveys, sampling.

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scientific method

Front

Possible answer to your question

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hypothesis

Front

Things that can change for a fair test (only one should change)

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variable

Front

Facts from experiments

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evidence

Front

Step by step instructions for a task

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procedure

Front

Conclusion from data and observations

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inference

Front

Tool with a magnetic pointer showing magnetic north

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compass

Front

Tool to magnify very small objects

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microscope

Front

Tool for seeing far away

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telescope